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EO05 TBY

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 TBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 110,130 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,520 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,519 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,722 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,221 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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EO05 TBY is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 TBY registered?

EO05 TBY is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EO05 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 TBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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